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The previous price was P 8,211 and current price is P 5,747 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview

    • Discover the rich history of Miidera Temple, founded over 1,200 years ago
    • Admire the great bronze bell, celebrated in Japanese literature and poetry
    • Explore the vast grounds with ancient halls and quiet stone paths
    • Enjoy views over Lake Biwa that have inspired visitors for centuries
    • Choose to visit Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei for a deeper experience

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒520-0036 滋賀県大津市園城寺町２４６−２４ | Meeting point: In front of the Niomon Gate of Miidera Temple. The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For details, please refer to the map.
    • Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Miidera Temple Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 4,405.62
P 3,083.93 x 2 AdultsP 6,167.86
Total
The previous price was P 8,811.24 and current price is P 6,167.86
30% off
Until Wed, Nov 4

With Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Join your guide on a journey to Miidera Temple and Mount Hiei. This tour takes you to two of Japan’s great spiritual centers, which have stood at the heart of Japanese Buddhism since ancient times. We look forward to welcoming you!

Language options: English
Price details
P 18,423.51
P 12,896.46 x 2 AdultsP 25,792.92
Total
The previous price was P 36,847.02 and current price is P 25,792.92
30% off
Until Wed, Nov 4

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to Miidera Temple
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei (option)
  • Inclusions
    Exploration of Miidera's grounds
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to and from the temples
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Explore the profound history and atmosphere of Miidera Temple, one of Japan’s great Buddhist temples, founded over 1,200 years ago. Discover its role in shaping Japanese Buddhism and its enduring spirit of resilience and renewal.

    Admire the temple’s great bronze bell, celebrated in Japanese literature and poetry for its deep, resonant tone, and counted among the “Three Famous Bells of Japan.” See the revered image of Kannon Bodhisattva, which draws countless pilgrims seeking compassion and guidance.

    Wander through Miidera’s vast and atmospheric grounds, with ancient halls, quiet stone paths, and views over Lake Biwa. Experience the temple’s blend of elegance and power, and its authentic atmosphere and tranquil beauty, which have made it a beloved location for films and television dramas.

    Enhance your visit with a journey into the mountains to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, the historic headquarters of Tendai Buddhism. Discover its influence on Japanese spirituality and the dynamic relationship between these rival yet interconnected centers of faith.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒520-0036 滋賀県大津市園城寺町２４６−２４ | Meeting point: In front of the Niomon Gate of Miidera Temple. The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For details, please refer to the map.
    • Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒520-0113 滋賀県大津市坂本５丁目２−１３ | Meeting point: In front of the former Chikurin-in. The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For details, please refer to the map.
    • Kyoto Prefecture, Japan